As a former touring actor and comedian, I’ve spent my fair share of time in hotel rooms. And, don’t get me wrong, hotels are great places to stay – I mean, they clean your room every day. How can you not love that? But, sometimes you just want to experience something different. Something a little left of centre.

My Nan spent her whole life knitting and crocheting and, at one point, had knit my father a beautiful pair of wool mitts. This pair of handmade hand-warmers were given from my Nan to her youngest son, made with care and woven with intricate patterns. They were more than just mittens or gloves; they were works of art in their own right.

In these parts, a walk in the woods is just the beginning of your adventure. Our 29,000 kilometres of pristine coastline, set against a backdrop of natural wonder, provides plenty of distractions along the way.

My second favourite food on the planet is macaroni and cheese. I'd walk a mile in a blinding snowstorm to get my hands on its ooey-gooey goodness. But if somebody offered me chocolate – I'd walk that mile blindfolded on my hands. I love chocolate. Or, as we like to say around here, "I dies for it." So, when the idea came about that I should go do a course at the Newfoundland Chocolate Company on how to make chocolate, and blog about it – well, let's just say the sentence wasn't out of their mouths before I had my coat on and was out the door.

The Merchant Tavern - St. John's most highly anticipated new restaurant - has finally opened its doors at 291 Water Street. Founded by "The Jeremies" - Jeremy Charles and Jeremy Bonia of Raymonds - "The Merchant Tavern pays homage to hard-working people who appreciate fine fare and spirits." Casual dining, simple food, great cocktails. I sat down with some of the crew to chat all three.

The sun on your face, the wind in your hair and ocean as far as the eye can see - it was the perfect summer day in Newfoundland. Zip up your survival suit and hop aboard - it's time to get up close and personal with nature, courtesy of O'Brien's Whale & Bird Tours.

Picture yourself at work, you’re sitting at your desk, and a tiny red flag pops up in your Facebook notifications. You click through only to find that it’s a message from Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism telling you that you’ve just won a whale adventure.